Winning best supporting actress Golden Globe award for her role in BBC/HBO's
production of Longford!
Well done!

And even more congratulations!

Samantha will be directing her first feature film about a subject she
knows too well - UK government child care system, laws and operation.
Samantha, who spent time in British child care herself, explores the
experiences of a nine-year old girl in child care. She co-wrote the script
with Tony Grisoni ("Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"), and describes it to
the Guardian's Leigh Holmwood as "an age-old story about a little lost
girl trying to find love. She just happens to be in (British government)
child care." The film should be released next May for broadcast on the
UK's Channel 4.

Chances are it will be aired in the US on HBO and Canada's CBC-TV.

Best wishes for your new directing career, Samantha!

Congratulations, Ryan Cooper!

Ryan's photo was on the
front page of The Seattle Times recently because he portrayed serial
killer Ted Bundy for a British production company doing a story about him.
Way to go, Ryan! Today The Seattle Times, tomorrow Variety and The
Hollywood Reporter!

I wasn't expecting to hear anything about it because it's close to a first
draft version, but I wanted people to read the story and concept, which I
think is fresh, funny and would appeal to a broad audience.

I actually forgot I sent it in, but I did because it's an unusual
competition - judging is based strictly on story, storytelling, concept
and dramatic elements. More than 2,000 writers entered, semi-finalists
will be announced by December 1, when you can read my name on their
website as one of many quarter-finalists!

The letter telling me I'm advancing said, "Your submission received very
high marks in both storytelling and concept."

Now that is good news!

Congratulations, Heather Lynn!

She's been cast as the lead in writer/director Tamera Valijean's short
film, POV. Heather plays not one, not two, but three roles in the film -
portraying various personalities of Debbie, a freshman cheerleader with
personality problems. Heather took time off from acting for good reason,
when she was sorely missed, but is back now! This is the result of her
first audition since returning. You go, girl(s)!

Congratulations, Sara Klein!

She plays a suspicious newspaper staffer in the quirky indie short, Kali's
Personal. It's an adaptation of the short story from David James Duncan's
award winning volume River Teeth, about a mysterious personals ad, and the
mayhem that follows it. She was cast in the speaking role (with lots of
improv required as well) after her *first* audition. Ever.

You totally rock, Sara - all that hard work and perseverance paid off!

Kristen has landed one of the best, most fun, challenging and
longest-employed gigs around!

She's a new core actor in the ongoing (for 10 years!)
Mystery
Train troupe! A classy dinner on a classy train suddenly becomes an
intriguing "who done it" murder mystery. The actors endear themselves as
regular passengers in the fine mobile dining rooms, so imagine the
surprise of guests when they realize they may well be sitting next to a
homicidal maniac!

Fortunately,
a proper police investigator happens to be all aboard to solve the mystery
with the help of passengers - many of whom are also suspect, for no one
can be ruled out by this ditzy -- I mean dedicated detective.

The train runs year 'round, the Mystery Train runs several days a week.

This is a perfect job for a camera actor, because intimacy is the key to
every camera performance, and there's nothing more intimate than
performing with people sitting immediately to your right, your left,
behind and in front of you.

Kristen plays a different lead character for each rotating mystery - there
are three so you can go more than once and not have to be re-traumatized
with the same old horrible homicide!

This experience will lead to a lot of camera work because Kristen is
building a repertoire of subtexts that will stop a train! Or .. at least
be a real show stopper.

And for me it's way fun to hear of her new characters and shows and all
the fun she's having developing characters who have to interact with total
strangers all the time. You go, girl!!

Here's the Heinz ketchup commercial I shot last week and finished editing last night with the assistance of Seattle writer/director Laudon Williams - just in time to meet the submission deadline for the Heinz 57 Ketchup commercial competition!
The superb Mom in the 30-second piece is Kelli, the great kids are Konnor (blond) and Joe.

Bob co-stars in the new sitcom, "The Bill Engvall Show," premiering next
Tuesday, July 17, at 9pm on TBS - his first episode airs Tuesday, Aug. 14.

He's a series regular on BET's new hidden camera show, "Socially Offensive
Behavior," premiering Wednesday, July 25, 10pm. The creators of Ashton
Kutcher's "Punk'd" are the producers.

Um, Bob, buddy. It's so .. unusual .. to think of you as being .. ah ..
you know, socially offensive. In any way. So out of character for you. I
mean, seriously, it was a total accident your party invitation had the
wrong date on it.... ;-)

Talk about the luck of the draw! Bob just finished writing and voicing a
new animated pilot to be pitched to Comedy Central soon. Producers say
they're excited about its prospects!

And he has the write stuff: Bob has been hired to write a feature film for
the independent prodco "Reef Pictures". Bob also stars in the comedy, set
for production in October.

He's also featured in the documentary "Comedy 101" with Kyle Cease. The
doc may air on Comedy Central and will also be available in stores with
the release of Kyle's new DVD on Comedy Central Records this fall.

Pacific Northwest Actors: if you've followed Bob's career since he
moved to LA (not that long ago), you know he's doing terrifically. He and
I are in negotiations to put on a seminar about working in LA. The do's
and don'ts, the myths and lies and pressures and phonies you'll run into.
Bob is like me -- he will give you just the straight story, with all the
information you could hope for about getting work as an actor in LA.

If you're interested, contact me at cpcontacts@comcast.net with your
information. The more people attending, the more economical we can make
the workshop for you.

He's been cast in a Microsoft video - playing *six* roles, among which are
as an office worker, painting model (ala the famous David only with some
attire!), boyfriend at the beach, "hallway warrior," and an interviewer at
an Academy Awards-type scene. All the work on his physique and becoming a
certified personal trainer have paid off for this computer professional
because he's also up for a fitness machine commercial! You not only rock,
J, you ARE a rock! ;-)

Congratulations, Michael-Ellyn!

SHE'S THE HOT HOST OF LIVE MUSIC TV SHOW "HOT
ROCKS" on SCAN, Comcast Cable
Channel 77 and 29 every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month! This show airs
LIVE from 9pm-10pm to and estimated half million viewers in King County,
Washington and is simulcast to the world on the net at the
Hot Rocks website. Hot bands, hot
musicians. Who's just hot? Who's sizzling? Check it out!

Congratulations, Shannon Colcher!

Shannon's been cast in the lead role of Kim in the smash Broadway hit Miss
Saigon for a major British Columbia musical theater (details coming!),
sings with an R&B band going on tour later this year, as well as being one
third of a 3-part harmony women's group recreating World War I and II
songs in Seattle nightclubs! How much success can one person handle? When
it comes to Shannon? Everything that comes her way!
YOU ROCK, GF!!

Congratulations, Matt Crabtree!

Matt stars in the touching drama, The Boardinghouse at Los Angeles' Write
Act Repertory Theatre. Written by Ann Noble and directed by Darin Anthony
(who also directed the extraordinarily successful, long-running Book of
Liz that also starred Matt), the play is an
Interact Theatre production. This
is a terrific follow-up role to Matt's memorable appearance in the series'
opener episode of Grey's Anatomy! Matt, whether comedy, drama or the
top-rated TV medical soap opera? YOU ROCK, buddy!

Congratulations, Ryan Cooper!

He's working on the new SAG (paid) indie feature "Morning," being shot in
Seattle. He plays Alan -- the man who shared a past with the leading lady!
Another juicy role! You totally ROCK, Ry!

Congratulations, Lisa Skvarla!

She's been cast in Radio Tribe Productions' pre-feature indie short Hyper
Rage! She broke the gender barrier in casting for the film because as cute
as she is? She also has *very* advanced martial arts skills!

Congratulations, Ryan Cooper and Michael-Ellyn!

They've been cast as the romantic couple in the new indie feature "Slow Dancing," to be shot soon
in Seattle!

Congratulations, Kevin Hart!

For being cast in his first film - as (believe it or not) a tough guy! IRL
he's a total sweetheart with his priorities in the right place - including
working his tushie off doing his coaching homework!

Congratulations, Sapna Schwinberg!

Sapna landed the paid gig as Host for Phil Davies' Foreign Travel -- Do's
and Don'ts - India. While that's nice - the real news is that she was
hired after just one session with me. And it was her very first audition!

She is the second performer to get cast this week after just one session
with me. I love my job!!

Our award-winning stand-up comic and actor has been cast in TWO commercial
cable network television programs!

The first role is for the producers of "Punk'd" -- who created "Socially
Obnoxious Behavior," which airs this season on BET. He also plays a
recurring role on the new TBS sitcom "The Bill Engvall Show," which starts
in June.

Not satisfied *just* being a star in two TV shows, Bob and his writing
partner Kyle Cease voice the pilot for their new animated series next
week. Hmmm. Let me put on my soothsaying turban and put the hermetically
sealed envelope to my forehead. The question is: who is kicking show biz
butt with a show that gets picked up by The Powers That Be?

(Ripping the top of the envelope off, blowing into the sterilized
container, removing the piece of paper with the answer).

And the answer is: Bob and Kyle!!!

Stay tuned for more news from LA from Mr Bledsoe!

As usual, Bob - you totally and completely ROCK!

Congratulations Ryan Cooper!

In near record time, Ryan is scoring a legion of jobs in films,
commercials and industrials! He's the lead in JWilco Productions' True
Stories from the Latter Days in rehearsals to be shot soon; he is the
principal lead in Nathan Vass' Homeless Project - going *way* against type
and was a cop in Stuart Townsend's feature Battle in Seattle. Some of his
commercial credits include America Online, Doug's Lynnwood Mazday and
T-Mobile (print)! Stay tuned because this hard-working actor is up for
more roles and commercials to be cast shortly!

Ryan ROCKS!

He's one of the most professional performers with whom I've ever worked -
he's really making his mark on the Northwest acting landscape - I expect
him to be in demand in larger markets within the year!

One of the most employed actors/hosts in the Northwest, here's the *short*
list of her recent credits: Angela (principal lead) in the actors' reading
of my comedy feature Nothing But The Truth; series lead in Nils Osmar's
sci-fi feature Demea; lead role in the indie shorts: The Cost of Reform,
Addiction, Ballbusters, . She hosts Hot Rocks, a Seattle TV Variety Show.
Commercial spokesperson: Auburn Approved Volkswagen, The City Buzz; The
Seattle Minute. Industrials: The Daily Report; Danskin Ultimate Treadmill
Workout; Air Force training video. Michael-Ellyn is also a popular singer
in the Northwest - appearing solo and at on-going appearances with The No
Jive Five Jazz group currently performing at Seattle's St. Cloud's
Restaurant! Whew!

If her recent growth in our coaching sessions are any indication? She,
too, will be in demand outside this region within the year - you go, girl!

Congratulations Matt Crabtree!

For your sterling performance in the series' season opener of Grey's
Anatomy! Only about a trillion million bazillion people saw you set the
doctors free! :-)

Congratulations, A. J. Tolliver!

Our girl is working her little acting a** off! In the last month alone,
she performed as a principal character in a Microsoft video, look for her
as the lead mover and shaker ( '- ) in a new fitness video, The Ultimate
Workout by Sport Art Fitness - it will be available in stores this August.
She was also the co-lead in an Air Force training video about how to make
healthy personal and professional decisions. Now that was *real* acting -
she played a 21 year old drunk woman - first, Amanda's a teetotaler and
second, her real age will forever remain a secret because this actress can
play any age over 14! Of course not only am I proud of Amanda and all my
actors for getting so much work, I'm also thrilled, as I remind them, it
means they can pay their devoted coach what she deserves!

Jarrod has been cast in a Microsoft commercial, playing five separate
characters, each with a different occupation. A great showcase of his
acting and professional range!

Interestingly, he's doing this commercial - and possibly another before
the end of the month - for the very company he used to work for. He quit
to follow his passion ... becoming a full-time actor!

The Turpinator is on FIRE! (or En El Fuego for our Latin friends :-))

Congratulations, Samantha Wilson!

Our former model and cop - now a defender of children everywhere -
announces that her Kidproof organization has gone international!
Kidproofusa is open and ready to
help parents, law enforcement and kids protect themselves from predators
and any threat to their safety!

My writing partner and erstwhile valiant webmaster was hired to write a
daily blog all about UK television programmes he chooses. He
discovers, reviews, ridicules, lambasts and praises all sorts of
viewing fodder in Great Britain on TV
Scoop

Congratulations, Rachel Perry!

She just graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, studying at the
Stella Adler Studio! This talented actor doesn't *need* any degree to have
a successful acting career -- but having that diploma gives her some
pretty terrific contacts, and the school's reputation for being tough and
recognized in the business is spot on!

Congrats to...me!

I've been selected by editor Eric Lilleør to be the "camera acting"
columnist for the new international filmmaking slick magazine,
movieScope!

movieScope will cover all the "above the line" elements of filmmaking:
writing, producing, directing and acting for the camera. It's very
humbling to be asked to join the notable group of staffers and columnists
- the company I'll be keeping is pretty elite. movieScope's staff and
columnists are selected from all over the world.

In addition to writing about what I know, I'll be interviewing the best
film actors in the world - most of whom you probably know and very well -
others you'll discover because they deserve to be recognized for their
outstanding work!

Like me, Alec Baldwin's mother kicked breast cancer to the kerb - and went
on to establish the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund! Visit
her website here:

Congratulations, A.J. Tolliver!

A.J. has a lead role in the indie feature/thriller Seven, shot in Seattle!

Congratulations, Dolores Rogers!

Dolores was recently cast as bizzaro character Bethany Ann Babcock in the
indie TV sitcom 35th Street
Mission! She's also a leading voice talent in the Northwest and helps
KCTS-TV, Seattle's PBS station, with their on-air fundraising. You can
also see her in my "Behind the Movie Screen" project at
http://www.director3.com!

Congratulations, Kristina Lilley!

Our award-winning international star continues to be cast in
internationally broadcast Spanish language novellas (NBC-owned Telemundo
in the US). There's a less than vicious rumor spreading that our popular
sitcom, soap opera, novellas and dramatic actor may be guest starring in
upcoming NBC-TV programs! Spanish novellas have actually been beating the
top three American networks in the ratings - so they want to take
advantage of their top-rated programs' Spanish actors. Kristina has the
added advantage of being incredibly, articulately bilingual - she has no
accent speaking either English or Spanish!

Brittany just landed the role of a tough defence attorney for a true crime
re-enactment program that will be shown on Japanese television - so
millions of Japanese viewers will know who she is before millions of
Americans do! ;-) Wait. Millions of Americans and people 'round the globe
have already seen her in her Bowflex commercial. I mean in a stunning,
hard-hitting role!

Brittany was cast as quirky, obnoxious Stacey in the indie sitcom
35th Street Mission; she
just performed as The Hottie in the well-produced short film, The Bookie;
co-starred in the indie feature The Evading, and auditioned for the role
of Billy Tipton for the HBO project about an American woman jazz musician
and novelty performer from the 1930's who lived as a man for decades
before an autopsy revealed her gender.

Fresh from a national book tour promoting her best seller,
Safe Kids, Safe Families, Microsoft is sponsoring Sam to go on a cross
Canada tour to raise awareness about internet safety for kids! An
international child safety expert and creator of
Kidproof, Sam will be the new
public figure representing Microsoft as they work to eradicate internet
abuses by predators and businesses that prey on kids online. Sam is a
former cop and knows how to keep our kids away from the bad guys, so be
sure to attend one of her presentations or catch her on one of her many
media
appearances!

Award-winning actor, stand up comic and father of three (including twins!)
Bob Bledsoe recently wrapped filming on his directorial debut in Los
Angeles, a comedy short, "The Most Formidable Crime Fighting Trio in the
History of Los Angeles County... Ever". The film stars Bob and legendary
character actor James Hong. Bob is not only scheduled to direct another
short film soon, he just signed with the top commercial talent agent in
the US. BB is ROCKING and on a ROLL! Good guys *do* finish first!

Congratulations, Jarrod Turpin!

Jarrod has been cast as a compassionate, caring dad in the regional
Washington State television commercial for
Everett's Imagine Children's
Museum!
Quite a departure from the nasty-weird-depressed-conflicted characters
he's portrayed in the past! The Turpinator ROCKS!

Brittany Quist is lining up enough leading feature film roles to keep her
working indefinitely - and is making a fine reputation for herself as a
top character actor in the Northwest. It won't be long before the rest of
the country - and the world - discover her mega-talent. Currently filming
Annodam Productions' psychological thriller The Evading, directed by Rick
L. Winters; Brittany has also
been cast in the new Bowflex commercial. Read about her new
projects here when contracts are signed! Most importantly, Brittany is as
beautiful inside as she is outside .. she TOTALLY ROCKS!!!

Congratulations, Kristina Lilley!

Yet *another* major kudo for our beloved international star! Kristina just
won a prestigious international acting award -
Premio Orquidea - for best supporting actress! The international
acting awards show was held in Miami last month. Spanish speaking
television audiences around the world know her best as the character you
love to hate in her latest novella performance! She can be seen in the US
on NBC-owned Telemundo network.
We're thrilled for you, Kristina - and oh, so proud!

I'm proud to announce I produced, wrote and directed a "trilot" (a
combination of "trailer" and "pilot" formats that I devised), "America's
Firefighter," which is currently being considered for programming by a
major US TV network. Tricia C. Woods
is
executive producer of "America's Firefighter" for G.G. Productions.
Stay tuned!

Good news! I'm currently producer-writer-director of another "trilot,"
based on my own concept - it's unlike anything now on TV. I'm extremely
proud of it, and it should find a home at a major network. I'm also in
development to direct my feature scripts Train of Reckoning
(horror/thriller written with British scribe John Beresford) and Everyday
Evil (crime/thriller). Call me butter I'm on a roll!

Congratulations, Kristina Lilley!

Our beloved international star, who has already received "best villain" Emmy-equivalent honors from her previous work is at it again as perhaps
her most delicious evil diva yet - Edelmira Guerrero - in her new soap
opera La Tormenta (The Storm). It can be seen on the NBC-owned Telemundo
network in the US and other Spanish speaking networks throughout the
world. Check out
http://www.telemundo.com, and click on galeria de fotos to see
the long list of characters Kristina has played in soap operas, comedy and
drama over the years! ¡Ella SE MECE!
(She ROCKS!!)

Congratulations, Tricia Woods!

A year ago she was a homemaker with two kids, a husband and a dream. Today
she runs her own production company, GG Productions, which is producing
two network quality reality TV show pilots (concepts she created) in the
Seattle area - AND she just auditioned for her first film acting role!
This girl ROCKS!!

Dustin has been cast in a lead special operations soldier role for the
action feature Squad 77, a Lion's Gate Film from Dustorm Productions, to
be shot in Washington State. And ten-HUT! Producers are sending him to
boot camp for prep! Dustin also stars in the surfing film Lake Montana,
currently in production. Our budding buff boy ROCKS!

Congratulations, Catherine Hendricks!

The Seattle former felony prosecutor won 2nd place in the international
Lit IDOL
competition with her first novel, Judicial Discretion. Lit IDOL is
like American/Pop Idol, only for writers from all over the world. Simon
Cowell's brother Tony is one of the judges. Top literary representatives
have approached her after her fine showing! You rock, CH!